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Whatnot – 10/20/21

The Otter Pup living her best life. Good morning! How are you? I haven’t had much to report around here. The Pup is still missing her morning walks with me because of this knee. Waiting for my referral to get to the bottom of it. It’s gotten much, much worse in the last few days. So now she just sleeps all day. 

By this time of the week, I start to think about weekend plans because I feel so cooped up. The Hub and I try to plan something for the weekend even if it’s just a short drive somewhere. I’ve been wanting to hit the zoo but too much walking involved with that trip. He really wants to see the new Bond movie so maybe I will cave and do that. I just don’t want to be inside with unmasked people due to all the breakthrough cases I’ve seen recently. I know you can stream it but it’s not the same. If you have a suggestion for us, let me know.

My current read is The Stowaway. Readers have had a good time describing this one. I want to know what all the fuss is about.

In other news, the supply chain issues. Every morning I hear warnings to shop early for Christmas. This bothers me. Mainly, because I’ve always hated the commercial aspect of the holidays. Can’t we just be together, do things together and make memories? After a couple of rough years that sounds good to me. I hit Sam’s Club for essentials this weekend and it was so packed with people shopping for the holidays that we couldn’t even get in.

What’s new with you? I am just trying to do something enjoyable each day. Just an hour of something I like. Whether that’s a nap, or browsing new reads online, or cleaning out a junk drawer. Yep, that is enjoyable to me. If you had an hour to yourself, what would you do?

Sunday Matters: Here We Go

Sunday Matters

I don’t think we have ever waited so long to put up the Halloween decor. We had planned to put it up last weekend and then football and baseball came into play. But, it’s up now. We need new stuff. This last year most of what we had fell apart up in the attic. It’s too hot up there. But the school kids walk by every day and I hear them talking about why we don’t have our decorations up so we patched it together and will get one more year out of it. They should be happy now.

Right Now:

Coffee. There is nothing like a big cup of coffee on Sunday morning. Then, I am off to hang with the high schoolers.

This Week:

I have book club this week. We are discussing Piranesi and I cannot wait.

The housing app for Missouri State opened last Friday so we are having a lot of discussions about housing for next year. She really needs a kitchen. That dining plan  is not working at out. She is a healthy eater and country fried steak and meatloaf are not staples for her. I really hope we can get her into an apartment or at the very least a suite.

Reading:

I reviewed The Guide last Friday. I know it didn’t get rave reviews but I liked it a lot. I finished Nine Perfect Strangers. I should have the review up this week. I also finished Taste by Stanley Tucci. Very good. I hope to have that review up soon. That book is a treat to read.

Now, I must decide what to read next. The Stowaway came in from the library so I am leaning towards that one since many of you recommended it to me. Plus my RIP reading hasn’t been great.

The Stowaway

Watching:

American Horror Story: Part 2. Still good. Very entertaining. Perfect for mindless TV viewing.

Squid Game. Just started.

I hope to watch Nine Perfect Strangers on Hulu soon since I just finished the book.

Grateful for:

  • We had a ladies night for the student ministry leaders last Friday night and it was so much fun. JUST what I needed. Very grateful for that.
  • Overdrive and the library. I get so many of my Kindle books from Overdrive.

That’s all I have. I hope you have a wonderful Sunday and great week!